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Ministry of Defence
HAL LUH  receives Initial Operational Clearance
The Light Utility Helicopter  received the Initial Operational Clearance  for the Indian Army from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification  in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh during the ongoing Aero India 2021 at Air Force Station Yehalanka, Bengaluru on February 05, 2021.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  Chairman and Managing Director Shri R Madhavan said the thrust is being given by HAL for indigenous R&D programmes towards self-reliance and enhancing operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
Director  Mr Arup Chatterjee stated that the performance of the basic helicopter in all terrains and under all weather conditions is satisfactory. HAL is currently in the phase of integrating and flight-testing mission role equipment on LUH. HAL is fully geared up to fulfil the requirements of the customers in time bound manner
The LUH is a three-ton class new generation single engine helicopter indigenously designed and developed by Rotary Wing Research and Design Centre of HAL with features suitable for operations in the diverse operating conditions unique to India. The LUH will replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah/Chetak helicopters operated by the Services.
The LUH is powered by a single turbo shaft engine Ardiden 1U from M/s. Safran Helicopter Engine , France with adequate power margins to accomplish high altitude missions in Himalayas with ease. LUH is equipped with Smart Cockpit Display System , state-of-the-art HUMS  and is designed for various utility and armed roles.
All certification activities like Ground testing, Ground Test Vehicle endurance runs, system testing, Flight testing including hot weather trials, cold weather trials, sea level trials and hot weather high altitude trials have been completed. Based on the flight trials carried out, all PJSQR requirements for basic helicopter certification have been complied satisfactorily.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Union Minister of State for I&B Dr. L. Murugan to visit Sri Lanka
Minister of State Information & Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan will be on a visit to Sri Lanka from 9-12 February 2023 to participate in dedication of Jaffna Cultural Centre constructed with Government of India Grant, to the people of Sri Lanka. The Prime Minister had laid the foundation stone for the Centre in March 2015.
During the visit, Dr Murugan would visit various sites that underline the scale and extent of Government of India’s people-centric development partnership in Sri Lanka. He will also interact with a cross-section of leaders and stakeholders during the visit.
Jaffna Cultural Center is a magnificent example of India-Sri Lanka development partnership. It was conceived as a reconciliation project primarily aimed at expanding cultural infrastructure for people of Northern Province. This state-of-the-art facility consists of multiple facilities such as a museum of two floors, an advanced theater style auditorium for more than 600 people, a 11-storeyed learning tower; a public square which could also act as an amphitheater etc.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates DRDO for successful flight of the Hypersonic Test Demonstration Vehicle
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation  for successful flight of the Hypersonic Test Demonstration Vehicle.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Congratulations to DRDO for successful flight of the Hypersonic Test Demonstration Vehicle today. The scramjet engine developed by our scientists helped the flight achieve a speed 6 times the speed of sound! Very few countries have such capability today."
Prime Minister's Office
PM meets Mr. Young Liu, Chairman, Foxconn
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met Mr. Young Liu, Chairman, Foxconn, today.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said:
"Glad to meet Mr. Young Liu, Chairman, Foxconn. I welcome their plans for expanding electronics manufacturing capacity in India, including in semiconductors. Our push for EV manufacturing is in line with our commitment of Net Zero Emission."
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Secretary, DEPwD Lays Foundation Stone of ‘National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation’ at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment laid the foundation stone of the ‘National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation’ at Sherpur Village along Bhopal-Sehore highway, District Sehore, Madhya Pradesh today. This Institute will be first of its kind in the country. The Central Government has approved an outlay of Rs 180 crore for this project for an initial period of three years. The land for this institute measuring about 25 acre was allocated free of cost by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in October 2018.
The Institute will promote mental health rehabilitation using an integrated multidisciplinary approach, to undertake capacity building and to involve in developing trained professionals in the area of mental health rehabilitation and help the Government in formulating policy and programs/models for rehabilitation of persons with mental illness.It will run various coursesstarting from certificate course to M.Philin the area of vocational counselling, care giving, psychiatric nursing,community based rehabilitation, clinical psychology and psychiatric social work etc.
The construction work of the building will be undertaken by CPWD, Bhopal and is expected to be completed within a period of two years. During the construction phase the institute will run some of the courses and provide certain servicesfrom a temporary accommodation.Once the institute is made fully functional, it will serve as an expert body in the area of mental health rehabilitation besides developing various models for rehabilitation of mental ill persons including their mainstream in the society.
Principal Secretary, Social Justice, Government of M.P., Shri Ashok Shah, Joint Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India, Ms Dolly Chakrabarty, Chief Engineer, CPWD,Mohd. Kamaal Ahmed, District Collector, Sehore,Shri Ganesh Shankar Mishra and other officers of the Central and State Government were present on this occasion.
AYUSH
Union Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates ‘Ayush Van’ in Gandhidham
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated Ayush Van, a dedicated forest for Ayurvedic plants in a program held at the Deendayal Port Trust – Rotary Forest in the city. The Ayush Van was set up in 30 acres of land allotted by DPT in green-belt area where tree plantation is being done to improve greenery in urban area and increase density of tree cover in the Kutch region. The Union Minister also planted a sapling to mark the opening.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister appreciated all stakeholders for developing the Ayush Van and highlighted the huge potential and benefits of medicinal plants of India. The Minister also shed light on the works carried out by the Ministry of Ayush in realising the potential of India’s traditional systems of medicine. “Under the
leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi ji, Ayush has reached the global stage and is now becoming one of the major systems of wellbeing accepted globally.
Member of parliament from Kachchh Shri Vinod Chavda, MLA Gandhidham Smt Malti Maheshwari, officials and dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ahmedabad–Kandladaily Direct Flight Starts Under UDAN/RCS
Alliance Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India, has flagged-off its first direct flight between Ahmedabad and port town Kandla making it the228th route under the UDAN-RCS scheme. Kandla is Alliance Air’s55th destination under UDAN-RCS. The flight will operate from Monday to Friday.
With the launch of flight services, passengers from Kandla can now conveniently travel to Nashik and Hyderabad via Ahmedabad which will significantly reduce the travel time. This is the third flight to operate from Kandla airport. Currently, Spicejet and Truejet operate a daily flight for Mumbai and Ahmedabad. This also provides better connectivity for Kutch commercial hub Gandhidham and the country’s major portDindayal port.
Under the UDAN scheme, there has been a commendable increase of 242% in air traffic on RCS routes which has efficiently strengthened the overall aviation network while providing the services at a modest market-discovered price to the common man.
Alliance Air is now operating on 50 routes allotted to the airline under the UDAN-RCS scheme and has also begun operations to and fro Chandigarh-Dharamshala on 16th November 2019 that it bagged in the UDAN 2 & UDAN 3.1 of UDAN-RCS route under the scheme.
Through its codeshare with Air India, Alliance Air not only provides regional connectivity within the country but also offers seamless connectivity to regional passengers on Air India’s network in India and abroad.
UDAN will connect all States and UTs of the country with around 700 routes laying the foundation of a new regional segment in India’s aviation market.
PIB Headquarters
APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTRE  INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE ADMISSIONS FOR THE YEAR 2020
Apparel Training and Design Centre  India’s Largest Quality Vocational Training Provider for the Apparel sector invited applications for the admissions for the calendar year 2020. ATDC is well known for intensive training and state of the art infrastructure. ATDC, the only organization offering shop floor, supervisory and managerial level courses within the education and training ecosystem based on the National Qualification framework thus covering courses for different tiers of Apparel Manufacturing, Fashion Designing etc.
The admissions for the calendar year 2020 areo open for the following AVI courses
One year Diploma 
Fashion Design Technology
Apparel Manufacturing Technology
6-8 months certificate 
Pattern Master
Fashion Designer
Merchandiser
Interested candidates can find details from: ATDC, Survey No. 64, Opp. Hotel Avasa, Madhapur, Hitech City, Hyderabad-81, Contact No. 9912108844, 9885089801, 9611238944.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Healthy body, stable mind, consensus are the essence of yoga Union Minister of State A. Narayanasamy
Healthy body, stable mind, consensus are the essence of yoga, says A . Narayanasamy Union Minister of State Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment of India. He was addressing the 8th International Yoga Day  event held at Mamallapuram Beach Temple today. He said Yoga is the combination of meditation, karma and devotion.
He quoted that with the great effort from Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi India's proudest traditional practice, yoga was recognized by the United Nations on December 11, 2014. With that United Nations has declared June 21 as the International Yoga Day. With this Prime Minister has made the world celebrate the wonderful art that has emerged in our Nation.
As we are celebrating its 75th year of independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Mass Yoga demonstrations are being organised at 75 iconic locations across the country, as part oth the celebrations of 8th IDY. In this regard, mass yoga demonstration is taking place in the world-famous Mamallapuram with the participation of a large number of people, he added. He said that yoga for humanity is the focus of this year's theme of International Yoga Day, adding that the aim of the theme is to create compassion, kindness, unity, physical health and mental health among the people.
PM Modi has been working tirelessly for the past eight years for the country. Minister said yoga is the secret of PM staying fit to work tirelessly. He added that yoga practice is a solution to various ailments, including depression, caused by the modern sedentary lifestyle.
The event was organized by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment jointly with the National Siddha Institute , Chennai. Prof Dr. R. Meenakumari, Director, NIS,
Shri R.K. Verma, Deputy Director General, Directorate General of Light, Houses and Lightships, Noida, Dr. Sanjay Tyagi, Director, Software technology park of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Shri. Karthick Chensundar, Director, Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, Chennai and other were present in the event.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
BIOETHANOL PROJECTS UNDER PM JI-VAN YOJANA
To facilitate production of ethanol, Government in March, 2019 had notified the “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN  Yojana” for providing financial support for setting up Second Generation  ethanol projects in the country using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstock. The total financial outlay for the scheme is Rs. 1969.50 crore for the period from 2018-19 to 2023-24. Since commencement of PM JI-VAN Yojana, Rs. 880 crore have been approved to the following 2G projects:
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Sl. No.
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Entities
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Project Type
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Approved Financial
Assistance

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1.
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IndianOil Corporation Ltd.
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Commercial
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150
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2.
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
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Commercial
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150
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3.
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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
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Commercial
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150
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4.
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Numaligarh Refineries Limited
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Commercial
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150
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5
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Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd
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Commercial
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100
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6
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Shell India Markets Pvt Ltd.
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Commercial
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150
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7
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IndianOil Corporation Ltd.
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Demonstration
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15
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8
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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
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Demonstration
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15
The above-mentioned projects for ethanol production have been envisaged to increase ethanol availability for Ethanol Blending Petrol Programme in the country consequently reducing dependency on import of fossil fuel.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister thanks Leaders around the world for their Diwali wishes
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi thanked the leaders around the world including Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Mr. Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of Israel Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, President of the United States Mr. Donald Trump, Prime Minister of Canada Mr. Justin Trudeau, President of Israel Mr. Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister of Singapore Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, Vice President of the United States Mr. Mike Pence, who wished the people on the occasion of Diwali.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Amendments to IPC And CrPC
The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, in its 146th Report had recommended that there is a need for a comprehensive review of the Criminal Justice System of the country. Earlier the Parliamentary Standing Committee in its 111th and 128th Reports had also stressed upon the need to reform and rationalize the criminal law of the country by introducing a comprehensive legislation in Parliament rather than bringing about piece meal amendments in respective Acts. With a view to make comprehensive changes in the criminal laws of the country to provide affordable and speedy justice to all, create a people centric legal structure, the Government has initiated the process for comprehensive amendments to criminal laws viz. Indian Penal Code, 1860, the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 in consultation with all stakeholders.
A Committee had been constituted under the Chairpersonship of the Vice Chancellor, National Law University, Delhi to suggest reforms in the Criminal laws. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also sought suggestions from Governors, Chief Ministers of States, Lieutenant Governors  and Administrators of Union Territories, Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Chief Justices of various High Courts, Bar Council of India, Bar Council of various States, various Universities/Law Institutes and all Members of Parliament regarding comprehensive amendments in criminal laws. The Government is committed to bring out a comprehensive legislation taking into account the recommendations of the Committee and the suggestions received from all the stakeholders.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Creation of Smart Villages
Under Digital India Programme, Ministry is implementing e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project  with the aim to transform the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions , making them more transparent, accountable, and effective. The Ministry launched eGramSwaraj, a work-based Accounting Application for Panchayati Raj Institutions under the e-Panchayat MMP on 24th April 2020. This application encompasses all aspects of Panchayat functioning viz. planning, budgeting, accounting, monitoring, asset management etc, on a single digital platform including online payments. Further, in order to ensure better financial management of PRIs for enhancing transparency & accountability in maintenance of accounts, Ministry has integrated eGramSwaraj with PFMS. With this integration, Panchayats can transfer payments online to their vendors.
So far, 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayat  across States/UTs have prepared and uploaded their Gram Panchayat Development Plans  for 2022-23 on eGramSwaraj. Moreover, 2.24 lakh GPs have carried online transactions under 15th Finance Commission during 2022-23. State-wise details for Financial Year 2022-23 
is as follow:
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Sr.No
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State Name
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Total Panchayats
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Panchayat uploaded Development Plan
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Panchayat With Online Payment
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1
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ANDHRA PRADESH
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13371
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13323
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2
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2
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ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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2114
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|
1960
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1097
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3
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ASSAM
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2663
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2196
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2180
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|
4
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BIHAR
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|
8176
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|
8066
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|
7907
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|
5
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|
CHHATTISGARH
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|
11659
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|
11650
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|
11531
|
|
6
|
|
GOA
|
|
191
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|
191
|
|
79
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|
7
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|
GUJARAT
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|
14400
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|
14176
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|
13270
|
|
8
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|
HARYANA
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|
6230
|
|
6225
|
|
3551
|
|
9
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|
HIMACHAL PRADESH
|
|
3615
|
|
3600
|
|
3552
|
|
10
|
|
JHARKHAND
|
|
4345
|
|
4325
|
|
4336
|
|
11
|
|
KARNATAKA
|
|
5958
|
|
5862
|
|
5938
|
|
12
|
|
KERALA
|
|
941
|
|
941
|
|
940
|
|
13
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|
MADHYA PRADESH
|
|
23032
|
|
22928
|
|
21364
|
|
14
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|
MAHARASHTRA
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|
27896
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|
27807
|
|
25909
|
|
15
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|
MANIPUR
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|
3812
|
|
758
|
|
160
|
|
16
|
|
MEGHALAYA
|
|
6760
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
17
|
|
MIZORAM
|
|
834
|
|
763
|
|
764
|
|
18
|
|
NAGALAND
|
|
1293
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
19
|
|
ODISHA
|
|
6798
|
|
6775
|
|
6760
|
|
20
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|
PUNJAB
|
|
13241
|
|
13220
|
|
9560
|
|
21
|
|
RAJASTHAN
|
|
11342
|
|
11300
|
|
11241
|
|
22
|
|
SIKKIM
|
|
198
|
|
180
|
|
174
|
|
23
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|
TAMIL NADU
|
|
12525
|
|
12158
|
|
11678
|
|
24
|
|
TELANGANA
|
|
12769
|
|
12757
|
|
12433
|
|
25
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|
TRIPURA
|
|
1178
|
|
1176
|
|
1149
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|
26
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|
UTTARAKHAND
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|
7812
|
|
7782
|
|
7682
|
|
27
|
|
UTTAR PRADESH
|
|
58842
|
|
58064
|
|
58135
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|
28
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|
WEST BENGAL
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|
3340
|
|
3188
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|
3222
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|
Total
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265335
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|
251371
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224614
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Shri Kapil
Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Development of Infrastructure in North Eastern States
Since 2014-15 to till date, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and NEC have sanctioned 549 projects costing Rs. 8640.08 crores under various schemes for the development of North Eastern States. During this period a total of 667 projects have been completed, including 32 projects which were sanctioned during the period. The remaining projects are at various stages of implementation.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with sugarcane farmers
Kharif MSP at 150% of input cost to be announced next week, says PM
States told to ensure payment of cane arrears by sugar mills
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met and interacted with a group of over 140 sugarcane farmers at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi.
The farmers were from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
The Prime Minister announced that the Union Cabinet would approve the implementation of Minimum Support Price of 150% of the input cost, in its forthcoming meeting, for the notified crops of Kharif season 2018-19. This would ensure a significant boost to the income of farmers.
He also stated that within the next two weeks, the Fair and Remunerative Price  for sugarcane for the sugar season of 2018-19, will also be announced. He said that this will also be higher than the 2017-18 price. It will also provide incentive for those farmers whose recovery from sugarcane will be higher than 9.5%.
The Prime Minister apprised the farmers about the various decisions taken to liquidate the arrears of sugarcane farmers. In the last seven to ten days itself, more than Rs. 4000 crore of arrears have been given to the farmers as a result of new policy measures enforced, the Prime Minister said. He further assured the farmers that State Governments have been requested to take effective measures for liquidation of cane arrears.
The Prime Minister exhorted farmers to use sprinkler and drip irrigation, latest farming techniques, and solar pumps. He urged farmers to install solar panels in their farms as a source of power, as well as additional income. He called for emphasis on value addition of crops. He also urged them to use farm waste judiciously, as a source of nutrients and for additional income. He exhorted farmers to aim for upto 10% reduction in chemical fertilizers by 2022.
The Prime Minister apprised farmers of his recent interactions with corporates, where he has called for greater private sector investment for value addition, warehousing, storage facilities, better quality seeds, and market linkages for improving farmers income.
In the course of the interaction, the Prime Minister also recalled the earlier interventions made by the Union Government in 2014-15 and 2015-16, to ease the burden of sugarcane farmers, who were struggling under a huge amount of arrears worth more than Rs. 21,000 crore. This payment was ensured through sugar mills to farmers.
The farmers thanked the Prime Minister, and appreciated the various steps taken by the Union Government in the recent past, including increase in import duty on sugar from 50% to 100%, and provision of Rs. 5.50 per quintal as performance based grant to sugar mills for payments to farmers, amounting to Rs. 1540 crore. Farmers also took note of Union Government’s intervention to the tune of Rs. 1175 crore as interest subvention support for 30 lakh metric tonnes of buffer stock by mills, to enable payment to farmers.
The Prime Minister elaborated on the Government’s approach for 10% blending of ethanol in petrol, as a long-term solution for providing stability in the sugar industry.